Editing your videos doesn’t have to take hours. In this episode, I break down my entire editing process, showing you how to go from filming to a finished, polished video in under 30 minutes. You'll learn how to structure your shoot for seamless editing, cut down unnecessary content efficiently, and add overlays, transitions, and captions in a way that keeps viewers engaged. Plus, I’ll share the biggest mistakes creators make and how to avoid them.
In this episode, we discuss:
- [00:14] The biggest editing struggles creators face
- [01:34] How to shoot your video for an easier editing process
- [05:47] The secret to fast editing—cutting aggressively
- [10:00] The two-phase approach to refining your footage
- [17:52] Adding overlays, transitions, and punch-ins for engagement
- [22:28] Why captions are critical (and when to add them)
- [29:12] Exporting in the highest quality for social media
- [32:31] The importance of making editing fun and using it as a feedback loop
- [39:07] Why new creators shouldn’t outsource editing too soon
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